{"id":2983,"date":"2025-05-16T15:26:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T19:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=2983"},"modified":"2025-06-24T16:10:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T20:10:35","slug":"perks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/benefits\/perks\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee Benefits and Perks"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Employee Benefits and Perks<\/h1><p>Explore Life at URI: Wellness, Growth, and Support<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2155\/Hero-Wordpress-2560-x-1500-px-3.jpg);background-position:20% 25%;\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">At URI, we value our faculty and staff and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support their wellness and professional growth. Rhode Island combines natural beauty, cultural richness, and recreational opportunities with a competitive cost of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Time Off &amp; Flexibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/benefits\/vacation-and-leave\/leave-table\/\">Paid holidays, vacation, sick\/family sick leave, and personal days<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/benefits\/vacation-and-leave\/leaves-of-absence\/\">Parental leave, bereavement leave, jury leave, military leave, and educational leave<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depending on your role, <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2155\/Remote-Work-Arrangements-20220607a-02.116.02-5yr.pdf\">remote<\/a>, hybrid, and flexible schedules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phased <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/benefits\/retirement\/\">retirement<\/a> and Sabbatical leave for eligible faculty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NAEYC accredited <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/child-development-centers\/locations\/kingston-cdc\/\">Child Development Center<\/a> on the Kingston Campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Health Benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/benefits\/health-and-wellness\/\">Medical, prescription, dental, and vision care<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employeebenefits.ri.gov\/benefit-programs\/active-employees\/supplemental-benefits\/flexible-spending-accounts-fsa\">Flexible Spending Account<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employeebenefits.ri.gov\/benefit-programs\/active-employees\/health-benefits\/health-savings-accounts-hsa\">Health Savings Account<\/a> available with Anchor Choice Medical Plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https:\/\/start.myalex.com\/rhodeisland\/\">Alex<\/a>, a decision support tool to help choose the right benefits package<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employeebenefits.ri.gov\/employee-wellness\/employee-wellness-fairs\">Wellness fairs<\/a> with health screenings and flu\/Shingrix vaccines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Employee and Family Wellness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discounted <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/campusrec\/membership\/faculty-staff\/\">Campus Recreation<\/a> membership for employees, partners, and dependents, including access to fitness facilities, aquatic center, group classes, youth swim, and equipment rentals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employeebenefits.ri.gov\/employee-wellness\/employee-assistance-program-eap\">Employee Assistance Program<\/a> offers free, confidential support for state employees, dependents, and household members. Licensed professionals provide support and referrals for personal and work-related issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On-campus <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pcc\/\">Psychological Consultation Center<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cftclinic\/\">Couple &amp; Family Therapy Clinic<\/a> with discounted rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discounted tickets to <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/theatre\/buy-tickets\/\">URI Theatre<\/a> performances\/concerts, <a href=\"https:\/\/gorhody.com\/sports\/2022\/3\/31\/fac-staff.aspx\">Rhody Sports<\/a>, and other <a href=\"https:\/\/events.uri.edu\/\">events<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employeebenefits.ri.gov\/employee-wellness\/rewards-wellness-2025-2026\">Rewards for Wellness Program<\/a> with financial incentives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/dining\/\">URI Dining Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Financial Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Competitive <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/benefits\/retirement\/\">retirement benefits<\/a> available, based on classification of position:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RIOPC 403(b) Defined Contribution Plan\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(5% Employee Mandatory Contribution obtains the 9% University Contribution) (Non-Classified Employees)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/benefits\/retirement\/#ERSRI\">Employee Retirement System of RI retirement pension<\/a> (Classified Employees)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employeebenefits.ri.gov\/benefit-programs\/active-employees\/supplemental-benefits\/deferred-compensation-plan#:~:text=Overview,any%20time%20during%20the%20year.\">Deferred Compensation Plans<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/benefits\/collegebound-529-plan\/\">CollegeBoundfund 529 plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/benefits\/retirement\/ri-office-of-postsecondary-commissioner-cope-medical-retirement-plan\/\">RIOPC Medical Retirement Plan<\/a> \u2013 Subsidized Post 65 Medical benefit (Non-Classified Employees)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retirement seminars and consultations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employeebenefits.ri.gov\/benefit-programs\/active-employees\/supplemental-benefits\/life-insurance\">Basic Group and Supplemental Life Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/benefits\/health-and-wellness\/disability\/\">Long-Term Disability Plan<\/a> (Non-Classified Employees)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/benefits\/health-and-wellness\/aflac\/\">Short Term Disability Policies, Cancer Expense Protection Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employeebenefits.ri.gov\/benefit-programs\/active-employees\/supplemental-benefits\/dependent-care-spending-accounts-dcsa\">Dependent Care expense pretax deductions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employeebenefits.ri.gov\/benefit-programs\/active-employees\/supplemental-benefits\/legal-services\">Legal Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other special discounts:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transportation\/ripta\/\">RIPTA bus pass<\/a> \u2013 50% off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/activate-access\/edu-access\">New York Times<\/a> \u2013 Free Subscription<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/risdmuseum.org\/collegemembership\">RISD Museum<\/a> \u2013 Free Entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/campusstore.uri.edu\/home.aspx\">URI Campus Store<\/a> \u2013 10% discount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sococycle.com\/\">SOCO Cycle<\/a> \u2013 10% off 10 or 20 class packs with promo code: URIPERKS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\/wireless\/?source=EPC593026008&amp;tfn=homesolutions&amp;WT.srch=1&amp;wtExtndSource=&amp;ds_eid=4747108619&amp;ds_cid=21843057994&amp;ds_agid=&amp;ds_kids=&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21832967916&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwxJvBBhDuARIsAGUgNfg373owDOOZA2QZxmDH5q2-dwxN--n5ahWTz0SemZnKm19Zq2_dLREaAn2lEALw_wcB\">AT&amp;T<\/a> \u2013 15% off eligible voice and data plans. Use discount code: 3737780. Questions? Contact Casey at <a href=\"mailto:cp934e@bluelink-wireless.com\">cp934e@bluelink-wireless.com<\/a> or visit the AT&amp;T store.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/benefits\/tuition-and-discounts\/tuition-waivers\/\">Tuition Waiver<\/a> for employees, spouses\/partners, and eligible dependents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2155\/Reciprocal-Dependent-Tuition-Agreement.pdf\">University of Connecticut &amp; University of Maine reciprocal agreement<\/a> \u2013 at their in-state tuition rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT training opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/atl\/\">The Office for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (ATL)<\/a> promotes excellence and innovation in teaching and learning at URI by providing programming to help faculty be successful in the classroom. IT Teaching and Learning provides training in the best practices of online pedagogy and blended teaching and learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2155\/Dual_Career_Assist_Program_02-05-08Final.pdf\">Dual Career Couple Support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https:\/\/uri.libguides.com\/eaccess\">URI Library<\/a> databases provide a wide range of professional development resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/library\/2021\/02\/25\/new-lynda-com-resource-10-seats-available\/\">LinkedIn Learning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/compensation\/incentive-credit-program\/\">Incentive In-Service Training Programs<\/a> for Classified Employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At URI, we value our faculty and staff and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support their wellness and professional growth. Rhode Island combines natural beauty, cultural richness, and recreational opportunities with a competitive cost of living. 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